[A version of this article first appeared as a post on my blog From the Front of the Choir] Whether you sing harmony in a small group or a large choir there are many things demanding your attention: other Singers, conductor, audience, your own par...

The Larkin Singers, a 16-voice chamber choir, has quickly established itself as one of the finest examples of Canada's strong choral heritage, dedicating itself primarily to renaissance and baroque repertoire. Founded in 2008 under the direction of Matthe...  moreThe Larkin Singers, a 16-voice chamber choir, has quickly established itself as one of the finest examples of Canada's strong choral heritage, dedicating itself primarily to renaissance and baroque repertoire. Founded in 2008 under the direction of Matthew Larkin, the choir is formed of professional choral scholars from the Toronto area. The Larkin Singers has had successful tours to Bristol, UK as resident choir at Bristol Cathedral and to New York City. They have also presented concerts in Ottawa, London and Kingston. In 2008, The Larkin Singers released its first recording, "A New Work is Come on Hand" featuring music of the Christmas season by Bach, R.V. Williams, Howells, Ord and others. Now in its fourth season, The Larkin Singers presents a 3 concert subscription series; outreach and collaborative performances throughout Ontario. This year Larkin Singers introduces 'Conversations', post-concert chats at the Fox and Fiddle (kiddy corner to our concert venue) giving audience...    less

Yism'chu for Soprano Solo, SATB Chorus unaccompanied Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2003) Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jennifer Lester, conductor Margaret Hunter, soprano Music: © Copyright 2004 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publis...  moreYism'chu for Soprano Solo, SATB Chorus unaccompanied Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2003) Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jennifer Lester, conductor Margaret Hunter, soprano Music: © Copyright 2004 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. Photograph: Shabbat Candles © Copyright by Olaf Herfurth. Posted on Wikipedia. Used under the following license: Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unreported License. Recording: © Copyright 2004 by ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission.  less

Haneirot halalu (a Piece for Chanukah) for Tenor Solo, SATB Chorus unaccompanied Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (1999) Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jennifer Lester, conductor Craig Hanson, tenor soloist Music:© Copyright 2000 by Ione Press,...  moreHaneirot halalu (a Piece for Chanukah) for Tenor Solo, SATB Chorus unaccompanied Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (1999) Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jennifer Lester, conductor Craig Hanson, tenor soloist Music:© Copyright 2000 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 5492 Words: Traditional Hebrew Prayer for Chanukah Recording: © Copyright 2000 by ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission.  less

That time of year for SATB Chorus unaccompanied Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2010) Performed by the Saint Joseph Valley Camerata, David A. Seitz, music director Official World Premiere Performance November 14, 2010, Rieth Recital Hall, Goshe...  moreThat time of year for SATB Chorus unaccompanied Music by Stanley M. Hoffman (2010) Performed by the Saint Joseph Valley Camerata, David A. Seitz, music director Official World Premiere Performance November 14, 2010, Rieth Recital Hall, Goshen College Music Center, Goshen, IN Words: Sonnet 73 by William Shakespeare. Music: © Copyright 2012 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 7740. Recording: © Copyright 2010 by the Saint Joseph Valley Camerata. All rights reserved. Used by permission of David A. Seitz.  less

AN EASY DECISION Music for SATB Chorus & Piano by Stanley M. Hoffman (2006) Words by Kenneth Patchen Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jane Ring Frank, conductor Scott Nicholas, piano Music: © Copyright 2007 by Ione Press, Inc., a division ...  moreAN EASY DECISION Music for SATB Chorus & Piano by Stanley M. Hoffman (2006) Words by Kenneth Patchen Performed by The Philovox Ensemble Jane Ring Frank, conductor Scott Nicholas, piano Music: © Copyright 2007 by Ione Press, Inc., a division of ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission. ECS Publishing Catalog No. 6747. "An Easy Decision" by Kenneth Patchen, from THE COLLECTED POEMS OF KENNETH PATCHEN, copyright © 1957 by New Directions Publishing Corp. Used by permission of New Directions Publishing Corp. Recording © Copyright 2007 by ECS Publishing. www.ecspublishing.com All rights reserved. Used by permission.  less

KCKCC The Standard performance and clinic at the 2016 JENerations Jazz Festival as a part of the Jazz Educators Network National Conference in Louisville, KY. Friday, January 8th at 10am. Clinicians are Rosana Eckert and Greg Jasperse. Arrangement by Britt Quentin.

Johansen Viking Singers - Sisters from My Girls, By Gwyneth Walker

The vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a National reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen called, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfiel...  more The vocal octet Octarium, based in Kansas City, has gained a National reputation for performances suffused with what composer Morton Lauridsen called, “stunning artistry combined with an absolutely beautiful blending of voices.” Composer Stephen Hatfield raves, “Octarium’s ability to change the nuance of their tone and timbre without disrupting the flow of the music enables them to pack their performances with riches without ever over-reaching for their effects.” At each presentation, Octarium offers the polished choral sonority and embodiment of the philosophy, “Eight Singers, One Voice” for which the ensemble has become well-known and respected. The Riverfront Times writes that the “eight members of Octarium go beyond raising their voices together in song; their voices warp and weave together, coalescing as a single instrument of tremendous power and depth. Octarium wields this might gracefully, never overpowering, opting instead to revel in the pliancy of the human voice.” In addition to a Kansas City...    less

The New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) performs Arise My Love. www.njchamberSingers.org Artistic Director Reid Masters by Blake Henson recording engineer John Baker My beloved said to me... Arise, my love, and come with me See now the winter is ...  moreThe New Jersey Chamber Singers (NJCS) performs Arise My Love. www.njchamberSingers.org Artistic Director Reid Masters by Blake Henson recording engineer John Baker My beloved said to me... Arise, my love, and come with me See now the winter is past, the rain is over and gone The time of singing has come and the song of the turtle dove is heard in our land Arise, my love, and come away with me My beloved said to me... Arise, my love, and come away with me Arise, my love, come away with me Recorded at St Pio of Pietrelcina Roman Catholic Church, 103 Washington Ave, Lavallette, NJ 08735-2351 Copyright 2012 New Jersey Chamber Singers  less